Mount Hypipamee National Park — Attraction in Upper Barron

First and foremost, a huge thanks to the awesome staff member at the Cairns Aquarium that recommended this great spot!

The drive to Mount Hypipamee NP and, for us, the crater in particular, was scenic and challenge-free. Perfect roads and perfect weather the whole way, complemented by easy parking and a very short walk to the crater. If desired, a longer walk is also offered, taking you to the nearby waterfalls.

The crater is awesome to witness and can be ticked off the bucket list in a short time. Once you've seen it and taken some snaps, it's time to retreat.

Again, a big shout-out to the Cairns Aquarium lady who also suggested we take along a handful of rocks. Throwing them, at our leisure, into the abyss was definitely the highlight! They fall for ages, before crashing through the green film with a surprisingly deep thud. Take my advice, fill your pockets and have some fun! For the record, finding rocks at the crater is a near-impossibility, so bring...

Alas no hippos or horses to be found here and I'm sure you aren't allowed to bring them in either (National Park and all)...

What can be found here are beautiful waterfalls and a very interesting geological anomaly. There are three waterfalls in a row of varying heights, a comfortable five minute walk from the carpark. The lowest falls have a nice concreted dam for your convenience. The geological anomaly is just a further five minutes down a user-friendly path with a lookout at the end of it, and an information board to slake your curiosity. Ample parking and toilets and a few picnic tables to boot. A great little spot for swimming, relaxing, learning, and...

The Crater was interesting and Dinner Falls are beautiful. Heard lots of birds but difficult to spot. As keen birders we missed some benches to quietly sit and wait for birds and wildlife to appear. By just walking along the trail, most of the time having to look down to not stumble over a root, one can't observe, unless you stand still. We did however see a Lumholz Tree Kangaroo up in a tree near the parking area and start/end...